Assisted Living Communities in Southfield, Michigan
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Southfield, MI below include 433 Assisted Living facilities with 2559 reviews. On average in Southfield, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.3 out of 5 stars.
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"Facility is kept always clean and tidy. Rooms are big with enough place to move around.
My husband is taken care very well.
Meals are cooked onsite and are nutritious.
Caregivers are compassionate and are friendly with their residents.
Health adm..."
"My parents moved into Oakmont Northville more than a month ago. The staff seems to be very friendly. There's no interaction with them unless you need them, but they're very helpful. The grounds are very nice, very clean, and very well maintained. The..."
"My mother loves Waltonwood University. She loves the people, the environment, and the location. The staff is very friendly. She has a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment. They have dining, activities, trips, bus service, car service, laundry, beauty salo..."
"I visited Cranberry Park. When I was there, there was a lot of interaction with the residents. It was nicely decorated with different, happy colors. It was a really happy place. The rooms were set up really nice. It had three different buildings: one..."
"I visit this facility/house and I was very impressed with the setting in inside, sharing rooms and private, open living area and dinning area. The staff was very friendly and helpfful and the residents was enjoying some snack at that time outside, ve..."
"Inspiring Generations has and continues to provide so much to our parents and family from the heart, that we are honestly unable to list them. How do we express the many heartfelt thank-you’s for your Dedication? You comforted our Mom with faithful l..."
"We are very pleased with the care that my father has received the staff is caring and loving and friendly. They also make the family feel right at home...."
"My brother is in the Cranberry Park at ShorePointe. It seems very nice. It's quite nice and quiet. It's in Jefferson, so it's quite quiet. There's not a lot of businesses or a lot of traffic in that area, which is kind of nice. It's very clean, very ..."
"I was very impreased by the atmosphere and sweetness of everyone I encountered! The owner has a heart the size of texas and the cook was whipping up something AMAZING! this home is so welcoming and calm! I was hugged goodbye followed by "welcome to t..."
"Presbyterian Village - The Village of Redford was very nice and bright, and the residents were cheery. I just had a few issues with the salesperson I dealt with. The one-bedroom apartment I saw was very nice and spacious, but there was only one close..."
"This place is phenomenal! The staff is so kind and they go out of their way to treat everyone with the uttermost respect. The place is super clean, the food is great, but that’s not it! The activities this place has is really great. One thing they di..."
"I feel like Waltonwood Carriage Park's staff is very good and doing a good job with my husband. The facility looks very attractive. It's decorated to look very home-like rather than a hospital. They provide very good meals, transportation to doctor a..."
"My mother moved into Waltonwood at Lakeside. Everything is good across the board. I don't have any complaints whatsoever. Any issues are taken care of right away. She was already living there in the independent, and with what they had to offer in the..."
"I would give Waltonwood Royal Oak a 100% score. If I could afford it myself, I would move there now. That place was awesome. The rooms were more like hotel style. They're very clean and they are really into the people that live there. They congregate..."
"My dad moved into Woodhaven Retirement Community. So far, things are working out very well. The community itself is lovely. The staff members are wonderful, well-trained, happy in their jobs, kind, caring, and patient with the residents. I'm just ver..."
"My mother-in-law moved to St. John. It's really nice, updated, and clean. It has a nice atmosphere, good people, and a lot of entertainment. The food is good, and the elderly is treated very well. The staff is excellent, always courteous, and always ..."
"There is no other assisted-living that I could find that has all carrying help, good food, clean place and they become family. I drive over 100 mile round-trip because it is the best. Comparable to others they are more than a five star!..."
"This is nice small group home, my mom lived here for 2 years, and we liked all the staff, especially Courtney, Brenda. house has nice living space, and all rooms are private. we have always been heard and if any issues management always helpful and l..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Southfield, MI and Nearby Cities
Southfield is one of the most expensive cities in Michigan for assisted living services, with monthly fees coming in at $4,750. Even so, some surveyed cities have pricier care, including Monroe, where rates are about $350 higher at $5,100 per month, and Ann Arbor, which has the highest rates in the state at $5,590. Those seeking more economical care may find competitive rates in the Kalamazoo area, where facilities charge $3,950 per month, or Bay City, where fees are the lowest in Michigan at $3,000.
Southfield
$4,750
Michigan
$4,200
The United States
$4,300
Kalamazoo Area
$3,950
Ann Arbor
$5,590
Bay City
$3,000
Monroe
$5,100
Paying for Assisted Living in Southfield
Assisted living facilities in Southfield charge $4,750 per month for care. This is several hundred dollars higher than the state median of $4,200 and the national average of $4,300.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Southfield
Seniors in Michigan can apply to the Medicaid program to help them manage with the costs of their assisted living community. Seniors can also utilize the Health Link program to help with other expenses that they incur.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Southfield, MI
Assisted living is among the more affordable senior care types in the Southfield region, with older adults paying $4,750 per month for services. Homemaker services offer a comparable scope of care in the individual’s own home and are slightly costlier at $4,767. Home health aide services also include skilled nursing and cost $4,957 per month. Nursing homes, which provide around-the-clock care and monitoring, charge $8,821 per month for shared rooms and $10,646 for private rooms. Adult day health care is the cheapest senior care option at $1,733 per month.
Homemaker Services
$4,767
Home Health Aide
$4,957
Adult Day Health Care
$1,733
Assisted Living Facility
$4,750
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,821
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$10,646
Free Assisted Living Resources in Southfield
Older adults researching assisted living options in Southfield have the support of several local agencies and programs. The following resources offer guidance on issues related to senior care, including options for paying for services and how to resolve problems in assisted living facilities.
The local Area Agency on Aging is a nonprofit organization that administers a broad range of services to those aged 60 and over in Southfield and the surrounding region. It has an Information and Assistance phone line that is staffed by live agents who help seniors and families obtain services in the community. It also administers the state’s Medicare and Medicaid Assistance Program, which provides free, unbiased guidance and assistance with understanding Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care insurance.
The county’s Veterans Services Office advocates on behalf of local veterans and their families and helps them obtain the services and benefits they’re entitled to. Through this local office, which is situated about 15 miles north of Southfield in Pontiac, veterans are screened for benefits and get help with applying for pension programs, disability compensation and the Aid and Attendance Benefit, which can help them pay for local assisted living services.
The statewide Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program operates on assisted living residents’ behalf and ensures that they receive high-quality care. The ombudsman helps seniors research local assisted living facilities and discusses public benefits that may pay for their care, such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid. The ombudsman also ensures that residents understand their rights and obtain all the services in their care plans.
Lakeshore Legal Aid is a local nonprofit agency staffed with legal professionals that specialize in civil legal matters. At the Southfield office, older adults get one-on-one help with resolving issues related to public benefits, such as denied Medicaid claims, canceled Medicare policies or Social Security overpayment. The agency also helps resolve problems related to the quality of care and intake or discharge procedures in assisted living facilities.
The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program provides volunteer opportunities for those aged 55 and over in Southfield and the surrounding region. Volunteers serve in local schools, museums, performing arts venues, hospitals and senior centers in exchange for supplemental liability insurance, transportation reimbursement and invitations to recognition events.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Southfield
Southfield-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page for more information about these laws.
The crime rate, which is used as an indicator of how safe a particular area is, in Southfield is 154, which is below the national average of 323.
There is heavy traffic congestion with a below average crash rate of 7.
At $1,207, the average cost of housing in Southfield is below the nationwide average of $1,442
Southfield offers a poor job market for older adults. There are typically less than 1 job available per worker and the rate of income inequality in the area is 0.47.
In Southfield, 57.2% of public transportation stations and vehicles are ADA-accessible. Which is below the national average of 78.28%. On average, there are 1 local transit vehicles per hour. This is less than the national average of 8.
Patient satisfaction, which is a key indicator of the quality of health care in an area, averages 70.7% in Southfield – this is lower the national average patient satisfaction. Additionally, there are 146 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is more the national average of 82.
According to Caring.com’s 2022 Senior Living Report which graded 300 cities using 46 metrics across 5 categories, Southfield ranked in the middle of the pack. It’s overall rank was 194th, and it scored the best in Quality Of Life, while it’s lowest score was for Senior Living & Housing.
In Southfield, the number of parks is less than the national average. Additionally, the number of cultural, arts, and entertainment options is above the average.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Kimberly
5.0
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Franklin Terrace Apartments
Great experience with new care team in the building. Some good changes has been done, EZ Living staff are always professional and kind to us. The community is small and friendly. Very happy with my...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Park at Franklin Senior Living
My mother moved into Park at Franklin Senior Living, and she's been there for about a month now. I like it. I got a room close to the nurse because she has dementia, so the nurse can see her coming...
I had an in-person tour of Park at Franklin Senior Living. I like the amenities the best. The place is very clean. The residents were friendly, and the staff I came in contact with was friendly....